Dvacet rad rodičům aneb Praktický návod, jak bez větších karambolů vychovat své děti – Oates Kim (2016)

What a relief! We don't have to be perfect parents; children aren't perfect either! A realistic, practical, and sober view on solving many common concerns that trouble parents raising children from two to ten years old. An experienced pediatrician offers advice on how to tackle common problems, such as how to deal with tantrums, what to do with picky eaters, to what extent to enforce discipline so that it is truly effective, and how to decide how much time to allow for watching television, playing video games, and when. He explains why it is necessary to understand and respect children's feelings, to separate a child's behavior from their personality, and to love them unconditionally. He provides guidance on how to debunk bad recommendations and parenting myths and how to deal with 'helpful' advice from relatives and friends. The main message of this book, which covers children from toddler age to early adolescence, is for readers to stop striving to be perfect parents, as this often brings unnecessary pressure and anxiety upon themselves. Instead, he advises aiming to be 'good enough' parents. Through a wide range of illustrative stories and examples drawn from many years of work in the field, the author shows how much one's own upbringing...